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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 396.48 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 396.48 and 194.43 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 396.48 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/396.48 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 396.48 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 77,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,089.82/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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